Are We Happy Yet?

What does it mean to "be happy"? Is being happy really a goal of mental health or an existential outcome of achieving a proper equilibrium of other emotions and thoughts? Are we supposed to be happy all the time or is life really a series of ups and downs that equates to normalcy? Kip's on a roll in this episode because of the wave of parents coming into her office that believe being happy is the measure of a well-adjusted child. Have a listen and see if we're missing the mark, or not, with the popular, "I just want him to be happy" focus. This Year's Annual AMHP Conference https://associationformentalhealthprofessionals.org/annual-conference-2024/